How to use this word
Verb
Use comenzar (ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see comenzar (ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta comenzar (ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to begin even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes comenzar (ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who begin loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does comenzar (ie) mean in Spanish?
to begin (introduced in Chapter 8 in Chapurra).
How do you use comenzar (ie) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is comenzar (ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 8. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.